It’s not the first big transfer Southampton have made. Last year they managed to lure Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Ramirez to the club for £12million, despite supposed interest from a load of clubs across Europe. Despite an early hiccup, they also signed highly rated Victor Wanyama earlier this summer for a similar fee.

Osvaldo signed for Roma in 2011 for €17.5million and scored 17 goals for them last season.

Southampton certainly have cash to spend, and with existing players such as Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana performing to a high level, should face no relegation trouble this season.